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Encino’s location, convenient to both the 405 and the 101 freeways, makes it one of LA’s most desirable suburbs. It’s about as “Valley” as the Valley gets, having been immortalized in Frank Zappa’s “Valley Girl,” The Karate Kid, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Encino Man, and—just as important, culturally—Match Game with Gene Rayburn and Brett Somers. Whatever.

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images Landmarks

• Rancho de los Encinos State Historic Park •
16756 Moorpark St
818-784-4849
The rancho was damaged in the Northridge quake, but the park is still open.

images Nightlife

• Vino Tapas & Wine Room • 18046 Ventura Blvd
818-343-2525
Tapas, live music and a popular wine-centric happy hour.

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• Baklava Factory • 17540 Ventura Blvd
818-981-3800 • $
European and Eastern pastries.

• Buca di Beppo • 17500 Ventura Blvd
818-995-3288 • $$
Lively, traditional Italian chain, dinner only.

• Cafe Carolina • 17934 Ventura Blvd
818-881-8600 • $$
Italian with emphasis on vegan and veggie options.

• California Wok • 16656 Ventura Blvd
818-386-0561 • $$
Healthy Chinese food.

• Jerry’s Famous Deli • 16650 Ventura Blvd
818-906-1800 • $$
Everything from pizza to salads, Mexican to Jewish food.

• Jerusalem Pizza & Sushi • 17942 Ventura Blvd
818-758-9595 • $
Pizza!

• Johnny Rockets • 16901 Ventura Blvd
818-981-5900 • $$
’50s-style family diner.

• More Than Waffles • 17200 Ventura Blvd
818-789-5937 • $
They don’t lie: Belgian waffles and more.

• Mulberry Street Pizzeria • 17040 Ventura Blvd
818-906-8881 • $$
Thin-crust NY-style pizza.

• The Stand • 17000 Ventura Blvd
818-788-2700 • $
Best hot dog in LA.

• Versailles • 17410 Ventura Blvd
818-906-0756 • $$
The LA institution’s garlicy Cuban grub will stay with you.

• Vino Tapas & Wine Room • 18046 Ventura Blvd
818-343-2525 • $$
Tapas, live music and a popular wine-centric happy hour.

• Vittorio’s Italian Cucina • 17644 Ventura Blvd
818-986-9074 • $$
Pasta, chicken, seafood.

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• Antik Shop • 4909 Genesta Ave
818-990-5990
Funky antiques.

• Hansen’s Cakes • 18432 Ventura Blvd
818-708-1208
Cakes for all occasions.

• Herbalogics • 17514 Ventura Blvd
818-990-9990
Get acupuncture and troll the herb store.

• Mitzvahland • 16733 Ventura Blvd
818-705-7700
All things Judaica.

• Sneaker Warehouse • 16736 Ventura Blvd
818-995-8999
Shoes galore!